World Masters Athletics Championships
The World Masters Athletics Championships are the biennial championships for masters athletics events held under the auspices of World Masters Athletics, formerly called the World Association of Veteran Athletes, for athletes over the age of 35 years.[1]
The outdoor championships began in Toronto, Canada on August 11, 1975 and have continued in odd numbered years. In July 2011, World Masters Athletics changed their constitution to hold Championships in even numbered years, starting in 2016. Perth, Australia was selected to hold the first even year meet.[2] Later Road Racing Championships called Non-Stadia Championships were added, starting in Birmingham, England August 29–30, 1992. Indoor Championships in even numbered years started Sindelfingen, Germany, March 10–14, 2004.
World Outdoor Championships
| Edition | Year | City | Country | Venue | Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2016 | Perth | Australia | West Australian Athletics Stadium | October 26 - November 6 | http://www.perth2016.com/ |
| 21st | 2015 | Lyon | France | Stephane-Diagana Athletic Hall | August 4–16 | http://www.lyon2015.com/en |
| 20th | 2013 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | PUCRS | October 15–27 | |
| 19th | 2011 | Sacramento | United States | Hornet Stadium | July 6–17 | |
| 18th | 2009 | Lahti | Finland | Lahden Stadion | July 28 - August 8 | |
| 17th | 2007 | Riccione | Italy | Stadio Italo Nicoletti | September 4 – 15 | |
| 16th | 2005 | San Sebastian | Spain | Anoeta | August 22 – September 3 | |
| 15th | 2003 | Carolina | Puerto Rico | July 1–13 | ||
| 14th | 2001 | Brisbane | Australia | July 1 – 14 | ||
| 13th | 1999 | Gateshead | United Kingdom | Gateshead International Stadium | July 29 – August 8 | |
| 12th | 1997 | Durban | South Africa | July 17–27 | ||
| 11th | 1995 | Buffalo | United States | University at Buffalo | July 13–23 | |
| 10th | 1993 | Miyazaki | Japan | Miyazaki Athletic Stadium | October 7–17 | |
| 9th | 1991 | Turku | Finland | July 18–28 | ||
| 8th | 1989 | Eugene | United States | Hayward Field | July 27 - August 6 | |
| 7th | 1987 | Melbourne | Australia | November 29 - December 6 | ||
| 6th | 1985 | Rome | Italy | June 22–30 | ||
| 5th | 1983 | San Juan | Puerto Rico | September 23–30 | ||
| 4th | 1981 | Christchurch | New Zealand | Queen Elizabeth II Park | January 7–14 | |
| 3rd | 1979 | Hanover | Germany | July 27 - August 2 | ||
| 2nd | 1977 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Slottskogsvallen | August 8–13 | |
| 1st | 1975 | Toronto | Canada | August 11–16 |
World Indoor Championships
| Edition | Year | City | Country | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 2014 | Budapest | Hungary | Syma Sport Center | March 25 – 30 |
| 5th | 2012 | Jyväskylä | Finland | Hippos Sports Centre | April 3 – 8 |
| 4th | 2010 | Kamloops | Canada | Tournament Capital Centre | March 1 – 6 |
| 3rd | 2008 | Clermont-Ferrand | France | Stadium Jean Pellez | March 17 – 22 |
| 2nd | 2006 | Linz | Austria | Tips Arena | March 15 – 20 |
| 1st | 2004 | Sindelfingen | Germany | Glaspalast Sindelfingen | March 10 – 14 |
World Road Racing Championships
| Edition | Year | City | Country | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 2012 | ||||
| 10th | 2010 | ||||
| 9th | 2008 | ||||
| 8th | 2006 | ||||
| 7th | 2004 | Manukau, Auckland, Rotorua | New Zealand | April 18 - May 1 | |
| 6th | 2002 | Riccione | Italy | May 24–26 | |
| 5th | 2000 | Valladolid | Spain | May 13 | |
| 4th | 1998 | Kobe | Japan | March 28–29 | |
| 3rd | 1996 | Brugge | Belgium | June 29–30 | |
| 2nd | 1994 | Scarborough | Canada | July 30–31 | |
| 1st | 1992 | Birmingham | United Kingdom | August 29–30 |
References
- ↑ "History of World Masters Athletics", World Masters Athletics
- ↑ "Perth wins for 2016!", Perth 2016 (Australian Masters Athletics Inc - Perth 2016 World Masters Athletics Championships, Western Australia)
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